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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Governors Message.
U~OVtfhOf0S MeSSNSe.
STATE OF MISSOURI, EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT., CRY OF JET \
rppSnN Nav II 1877


OF MISSOURI, Executive
DEPARTMENT, CRY OF JET \
FERsoN, May IL, 1SS7.)
Gentlemen of the General Assem-
ply: A little less than twelve years
ago the people of this State, by a
popular vote, adopted a written con-
stitution in which are stated in strong
and clear language those principles
which should guide and control the
General Assembly in its enactment
of laws affecting railroads as public
highways and railway companies as
common carriers.
The provisions of that instrument
not only determine some things that
the General Assembly should not do
in this regard, but they as clearly
and with more emphasis declare some
things it should do.
There is no reason to believe the
people have ever been disposed to re-
woke the demands therein expressed;
on the contrary, it is well known that
they to-day arelnore unanimous and
more earnest in such demands than
they were twelve years ago.
No good could come from a dis.
cusslon by me of why such demands
have not heretofore been met by the
representatives of the people. 1t is
sufficient for us to know that the con,
dition of affairs which led to such
demands still exists, that the people
have the right to such demands and
that as a matter of fact, they dc
make them.
What these demand are, which ]
think most urgently call for action
by you, I have recently stated tc
you, gentlemen, in my biennial mes.
sage.
That the problems involved in the
inquiry, Glow best to meet these de-
mands?' are difficult of solution, il
a good reason why The very best
powers you have should be engaged
in the work, but it is no reason why
the solution should be longer delay
ed.
That the properties involved or af'
fected are Of very great magnitude
and of large value to our people ii
good reason why the greatest eau
ton should be observed that no inju
ry is done to them ; but its a bette,
reason why such laws should be en-
acted as Will make these propertie'
of the greatest possible value to tn
people, which they are not now. ant
will not become under the prescn
laws.
Just six months ago the people
your constituents, said by their vote
that they believed you were willin!
and able to meet their demands. B,
calling you thus together to conside
these questions 1 have in the mos
conclusive manner expressed m,
opinion Of the importance of tn
questions and my faith in your abili
ty to enact the proper legislation
The opportunity for enacting fuc'
legislation is thu placed before you
the duty aud labor i, yours am
yours alone. JNo. S. MARMADUKE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
All OF Which Is o Lie.

EEUln TIE IVhcuo Dfaut.
Here's the latest instance of "Jef-
~fersonian simplicity on the part of
that eminent exponent thereof, Gro
Yer Cleveland. A private door has
been cut in n of the theaters at
Washington, at the suggestion of
Cleveland, for himself and family.
The old-line Democrats are swearing
under their breaths at q man who is
too particular to use the same n
trance that his Republican predeces-
sors used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

JAMES TERRILL BYRNs, ex-candidate
for the Legislature, lectures at the
Opera House Saturday night on
sLitt.e Blunders." Jim is a modest
mar aud as he did moi want to refer
to himself in the lecture, selected
'tiittIe'' in stead of .sbig" blunders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

ALL we have to say about the
I~atenigencer's reference to A. l..
Bennett, is that except for the re-
spect the editor Of the LEDGER has
for his parents they would now again
be busy trying to keep him. out OF
iait
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Southern ExtensI0n.

The Gi'ard, Kan, Press, speaking
Of the proposed extension of the @.
y A., says: sAs stated In our last
issue. Capt. w. +. Higeie aud Col.
w. B. Cav, the president and gener-
al manager Of the Chicago, Jefferson
City, Girard and Pacific Riilroad
company, have returned from the
East. They assure US that they met
With encouragement everywhere, and
especially in Chicago. They say the
Chicago ami Alton Railroad company
was highly pleased with the propos-
ed extension, and offered to at once
complete connections, which would
give us q through line to Chicago as
soon az Jefferson City is reached.
They further inform us that as soon
as practical the capital stock will
be increased to So, SOC, 900, and that
some changes will be made in its
chartered rights and organization.
The enterprise is a large undertaking
and time is required to perfect every
thing, but of it's final success we feel
more and more confident every day.
While there are necessarily some
things connected with every enter
prise of this kind which it is not wise
to make public, enough has been
told by the managers to give promise
that it will not be very long before
active work in the field will he COM
menced.
The preliminary work thus far has
certainly been we'll managed, and i,
has been proven that the projectors
have the capacity and the influence
to accomplish what they started out
to do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

UNCLE FRANK ToMLINsoN has one
of the best gardens in Mexico. Mr..
Joe Coons, Mr.. /. F. Coons and two
or three. others are contesting this
fact and we think a committee should
be appointed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
THE CELEBRATED IMPORTED cLyfuspALE

Fifteen dollars to insure a mare Ia ioal; will
make tue season at same place.
LowlaHdef Is a dapp,a bay, white hind feet
and stripe on face. Foaied 1888 Bred by Alex
ander Allen. Lockhlll. Kingford, kircudbrIghi.
Scotland. Sire Que-nisll, 1892. by Pride Of
Galloway, 6e1, by Gladstone, sS3. by Young
Campsie, a29. by Ciiapsie. ! 9,by johnnie Cope,
4i6, by Justice. 40, by Prince. 6o3, by Clyde. tt5.
by Broomdeld Champion. a5. by Glane-r end.
as1, by Glancer LIST. iSi6. by Glancer. 33,, Dam.
Mamie, 3i96, Ivy Prince OF Kelvin. ISL. grand
dam, Mall al WondIlall, BY Lofty, s57. By Seats
man. 747, by, King William. i32, by John An-
derson NV 10, 409, by Byron. io2, by Cisdesda,e
Jock, I72. by Glancer End, 337, by Glancer LIST,
33G. by Glancer, 1885,.
TIE Clyde il The king of draft horses. He Is
one o. the finest draft horses Yves, of the Mis-
s,sslppi River. His sire is a noted prize winner
in the Scotland horse shows. lie has some 81
the best strains OF Clyde blood IN him that are
IN existence.
BLACK DAN.
Is q good Jack. Is hands high, white points.
VIII serve mares at 50 Ia insure d mare IN foal.
All care Will be taken To prevent accidents but
will not be responsible should any occur.
52-st I. 5. J. HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

THE activity in real estate and
greet building enterprise extends all
oyr: tie country. New York city
ha- plans for at least s22, 500,O DOC of
building in the next three months
aloar. At the same rate throughout
the 4 IS of the land there would be
q tn II of $4,000 900 of building
wilit:. Lat period.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

i RE is one lie being circulated
j ne quarters that we may as well
tl...x. Col. McCulloch does not own
II E. t of land or a dollars worth of
rri. erty in Boonville, nor within ten
M - of this place, while Gov. Mar
ms,luke and Attorney-Genera Boone
o~a no property in Cooper or any of
the adjoining counties .-Boonville
I6rertiSer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
A Red Hot Programme.

Bob White and Bass Runkle, of
the Mexico LEDGER, and a large
number Of the citizens Of Mexico will
attend the engineers picnic, and on
their return they will stop in this city
six hours and dance with u girls
and boys. A large party will attend
from Mexico, Centralia, Sturgeon
and Renick. Moberly will entertain
Internationally Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Executors Nouce-AppeInfmept.

DY the Probate Court Of Audrain coup-
~ ty, No, OF the. 18th day Of April,
1887, the undersigned was duly made and
qualified e%xecutrix Of the will duly pro-
bated and estate OF ]. Frank, late Of said
county, deceased, testate. All claims
against said estate must be presented for
allowance within one year or the same
may be barred, and unless presented with
In two years they will be barred.
RACHEL FRANK, Executrfx.
w. 0. FoRRrsT, Attorney.
April Is, 1887. EAT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

DoN'T FAB. to secure tickets for
Weddings lecture. He is n Of
the best takers or the platform, and
lectures for the benefit of Hardin
College-the pride of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

81. EASTER says he will furnish the
powder to fire the LEDGER canuo
when the Mining Co. starts to bore.
The drum corps will also be to the
front at that time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Mining company to-day be.
gins its route through the earth.
From this day on the Mexico boom
will not only have highth, length and
breadth, but depth also.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The people who do the most kick
ing about what is and what is not in
a paper are the people who never
take a paper. They beg, borrow or
steal the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

DIR. MESSING was in Mexico to
Miss Tillie Phillips wedding last
June. He was in Mexico again Sun
day to Mrs. Max Lowenstein's
funeral. Such is life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Rural World, Of st. Louis
always the farmers friend-had q
very sensible article last week con-
corning the agricultural farm at
Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

VIZ presume the adverse criticism
of r J. ". Jones lecture. by our
couta:rrnrary, a due not to the
lec.m 3 IT his ability, hut to the sub
je,-, / e. ''The Boys in Gray" The
aueit.nc" vas composed of our most
iut, i,ig.n and critical people, and
thi- i ii only sentiment except of
pa = ill+s We have heard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

JEFFERSON DAVIS, at Meridian,
Miss, has uttered some beautiful
Union sentiments. This will strike
the organic newspapers with dismay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

JAMES T. BYRNs is one Of Audrain's
honest and sturdy farmers. He is
about as we'll fitted to lecture as
Talmage or Vending are to farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Uf :. late 5,243, 900 trade dollars
have ben redeemed under the re-
cen rcl Of Congress. The inference
is, f,,,a the extreme slowness with
wire tlese coins come in, that q
ver1 t. ,e amount of the total issue
Ii. =. / worked up in the arts, or
te czported to other countries and
yer appear for redemption.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

As WILL be seen by a letter from
DIR. Frank Steele, Mexico will now
have a chance to secure a tobacco
factory. That Is just what we want.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Mexico boom is a healthy one.
The activity in real estate grows and
spreads not a~bnormally, but steadily
and m~eritoriously.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Pay your second assessment to the
Mining Company and get your stock.
The money Is due.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The crowd in attendance at the ex-
Confederate reunion will be thribble
that of any assemblage eve in
Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Fix up the sidewalks. They are
getting out of repair in spots all over
the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

No FARMER in the county "a
afford to be without a good well and
q windmill to draw water for stock
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The boom in Mexico is like the
corn in Audrain. You can see them
both growing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

HARDIN College commencement
exercises will be the best in the
history of the institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

VISITORS are welcome at the der
rick but there is no use in asking
questions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

t"h>
James T. Allen ct al, plaintiffs.
VS..
Elizabeth Marshall ct al, defendants.
In the Circuit Court of Audrain County,
Missouri.
BY VIRTUE and authority of a decree
and order of sale made ay the said
Court, in the above entitled cause, and
of a certified copy thereof, dated Janu.
airy 9th, 1887, | will, on
Friday, June 10th, 1887.
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five o'clock in the af-
ternoon of that day, at the front door
of the Court House, in the city of Mex
leo. in Audrain county, Missouri, sell,
at public vendue, to the highest bidder,
the following described real estate, viz:
240 acres off east part north 1-2 section
II, and 50 acres west 1.2 southeast
quarter section |, township 81, range 8
aud % acres west side south l-2 lot 8,
southwest quarter 50 1tion 6, township
81, range s west aud 40 acres south
part south IL lot 2, southwest sec. 6,
township 81, range s, west.
Terms of sale as follows, viz: One
half cash, balance in - mouths, with
eight per cent. interest from date of
sale. j. w. ATCHISON, Sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
MISSOURI'S ATHENS.

GALL at the office of the secretary
and get your mining stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The Brookfield daily Argus is one
of the very best country dailies in
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1887.

THERE will be q fine peach crop 10
Audrain county this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

EVERY farmer in the county should
prepare something for the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

The closing exercises of the Clark
Sisters Seminary, Rush Hill, will
take place this evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
IL Falls ON the Store,

1t Falls ON the Store.
Who takes care of the Kansas baby
while the ma, pa. and the hired girl
are at the polls?-Louisvilie Courier
Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Sheriff's Sale In Partition.
C. F. Clark, plaintiff,

VS..
John and Kate McCabe, defendants.
In the Circuit Court of Audrain County,
Missouri.
DY VIRTUE and authority of a decree
ID and order of sale made by said court
in the above entitled cause, and of a
certified copy thereof, dated January
25th, 1887, / will, on
Friday, June 10, 1887,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the front
door of the Court House, in the city of
sell, at public vendue, to the highest
bidder, the following described real
estate, viz: South l-2 northwest quar-
ter section q. township 81, range 10.
Terms of sale as follows, viz: Cash.
5-tds ]. W. ATCHISCN, Sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Executors Observation-Disclosures.
~ the 9th day of April, 1887, the under
~ signed was duly appointed and quail
lied execntrix Of the estate Of James M.
McFadden, late OF AudraIn county. Mo-,
deceased, by the Probate Court Of that
county. All persons will govern them
according, and those having claims
against said estate must present them for
by the Probate Court within
one year or they may be barred. and
within two years or they win be blurred.
MARY E. McFADDEN,
W. Q. FoRRIsT, Atty. E~xecutrix.
April Il, 1887. cat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Geo. Kabrieh is in Monroe county
buying wool.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Citizens, Friends and Patrons.

lIIUuU, i llUuUH uuu i I'LL UuUs
We have returned to Mexico to stay; We have
the largest stock of STOVES, TIN
WAREan and FARM ever brought to
Mexico. We used to do business to keep from
starving; now We propose to do it for FUN! This
may sound rather queer to some of you, but never
theless it is a fact. 1t is FUN now! Having bought
the Smith & Cunningham stock and the Geo. Gill
tfoah r 1oa@a01 The 'n F6Tki ssTessSi Ri BRICK lex is nG full g from
cellar to garnet; the old Gill warehouse is full, be-
sides two other warehouses. We keep two Of the
BEST TIMERS in the State, and now, for FUN,
we will do your work at the following prices:
Bottoms on all of your tin pans, buckets and
coffee pots for 5 cents each, no matter how
large the bottom, whether 6 inches Or 6
feet, the price will be only 5 cents.
Small holes and leaks in tinware will be stop
ped free of charge-or, only for FUN.
Tin guttering sold in the shop at 4 cts per foot,
put up anywhere in Mexico at &c. per #.
Tin roofing put on at about what the tin is
worth. This is also done for FUN.
Tinware almost given away.
Stovepipe only 10 cts. per joint.
Pint cups, cts. Quart cups, cts: Half gal
Ion cups, 5 cts. Just for FUN!
l gal. coffee pots 20 cts.
3-quart buckets, Zoe 6-quart, 20 cts.
Wewill sell all tinware in proportion-ju just for FUN.
We have not the room to handle our queensware
and glassware, therefore we will almost give it away
Just to please the ladies, you know. Our stock OF
Refrigerators, Water-coolers, Clothes wringers and
Washing Machines we have marked down so low
you can all afford them now. We do this for FUN.
Hardware we are selling for FUN. Nails at IL 12c
rates by the key. Chain pumps only 50 for a 20
foot well. Grindstones only 1 12 cts: per pound.
3-tined hay forks, 25c. 3tined strapped, 4Oc. Door
locks, brass bolt, only 25c. Door hinges only 10c.
per pair. Shutter hinges 1Oc. per set. Cook stoves
we are selling for FUN, all trimmed out, 80 pieces,
$40. s12, SIG and $50. Buggies-we have over two
car loads they will be wheeled out at cost until we
reduce our stock. Spring wagons, best on earth, at
$50 to $75. We carry a very large stock of Guilt
vators, Reapers, Mowers and Self-binders we will
sell from $40 to S25 lower than any other living
man. We have a large stock of machine repairs
for the Champion and Osborne machines. We ad-
vertise nothing we don't stick to and defy any man
to bring this paper and not find every word of it the
truth. We repeat, we once did business to keep
from starving; now we are doing it for FUN. Cut
this out and come aud see for yourself. We are
going to have some FUN or bust wide open.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19

Carter, of Audrain, is a member
of the committee on appropriations
IN tn. Legislature.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-05-19
Letter List.
MEXICO, No, May l9, lSs'

JOHN SAUNDERS. Postmaster.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-30
Worth and Denver City Roads. A con

/ Worth and Denver City Roads. A con-
structiOn company is to be organized IN
| der the laws OF Iowa to build this part of
| the line, accepting the stock and bonds of
! the new company at the rate of $40 900 per
mile of the stock and $40, 900 per mile of
the bonds in payment therefor. A snb-
sCriptiOH to the stock Of this company to
be opened st once, and So, 900, 900 to be
subscribed thereto within ninety days.
! The three roads are to be operated as
one, the earnings to be divided according
10 the mileage
The Houston and Texas Central has
Issued new puzzle, signed by A. Faux
ner, the general passenger agent at HOus-
ton, and r. Il. Robins, the travelling
passenger agent, For Worth. good
many people were still st work
trying to liberate that man in
prison when the new puzzle comes
to hand headed: ga Chestnut" Can
you take the burr of? Think before you
speak! and then reads: A wine agent
for town held the office one year and
rendered the following statement OF his
accounts: Amount cash received on as
Stunning office, 1872 90; value of wine re-
ceived at the same time, $58 90; cash re-
Ceived for sales of wine during the year,
$l03 90; amount paid for wine bought
during the year, $50 90; amount of salary
of agent, 1926 90; value of wine on hand
at end Of year, $4,000. Does the
agent owe the town, or the town
the agent, and how much? The above
may not prove to be as simple as it ap-
pears on first reading, and If you care to
know how people differ in settlement
please answer this by postal card before
May 20, giving yoar view of it, and
about June l will issue another card,
giving number of answers received, what
they were, and how many were correct,
and the correct answer. The card of
June l will also give solution of the
"Prisop Puzzle" and will be sent to each
person answering this.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-30
New Orleans Nj arket.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 90 Flour,
quiet and weak; choice SO 90@4 90;
fancy 81 1904 30; extra fancy 81 500
4 40; Minnesota and winter wheat
patents 81 9O@5 25. Corn easier, but
not quotably lower. Oats steady,
56d@57c. Corn meal dull, 81 is. Hay
steady, Sl3@16. Hog products quiet
but steady; pork SIT 90; lard 81 90; bulk
meats, shoulders, Sc co; long clear and
clear rios IS 90 Bacou-Shoulders 81 co.;
long clear and clear ribs SIS IS. Hams
Sl1 50@I2 90. Whiskey quiet, 81 10@13;
Coffee unsettled but generally higher:
Rio l3s@l5sc. Rice steady at 2S@4c.
Cotton seed products dull and nominal.
Sugar steady with good demand; open
kettle, prime, 4S@44c; good common to
fully fair 44@4 9-I6c; centrifugal, of
white, 5 9-l6@ 5Sc; chuice yellow clarified
5 slice; SecoDcs 4@4!c. Mclasses quiet
but steady; open Kettle, nominal; cen
triflgal, strictly prime to strictly fancy
2S@ 33c. Exchange on New YORK 81 pre-
MUM
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-30
Tho Plans of the Fort Worth and Denver,
Denver Texas and Gulf, and Denver
Texas and Fort Worth.
Home Notes.

Commercial Agent Mullane of the Gulf,
Colorado and SAINTS Fe, reports business
on the lannon's Midland line good.
The fast mail missed it yesterday by
seven hours, but even then the tine was
five hours ahead of tue old schedule.
Secretary Hollis of the Fort Worth and
Rio Grande says that the Company's three
coaches now on the way will, unless de-
layed, be here this week.
Reliable information from the Terrific
~ IS TO the effect that track on the Fort
Worth extension of the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fee has been laid TO q point
SiXty-four miles north of Red river.
Contractor J. P. Hughes of the Fort
Worth aud Rio Grande was in the city
yesterday, and says by the end of next
week the heavy rock work near Granbury
will be completed. He reports eighteen
miles of track laid.
The Fort Worth and Denver and the
Denver, Texas and Fort Worth do not
propose to let grass grow under their
feet, but now say the road must be com
pIeted to Denver by June l, 1888. or four
teen months from Friday. General Dodge
and his CO-wOrkers have the executive
anu uuaACIa4 2Di4LIJ " w ILLS H4IAOu az
trouble.
The San Antonio district Of the Ameri-
can Train DIsDatchers' Association has
been organized at San Antonio, Tex +,
with the following officers: President,
J. 2. Mann, Houston and Texas Cen
tral Railroad, Corsicana, Tex,
Fice-Presicent, Jos. Schneider, In
ternational and Great Northern
and Treasurer: j. II. Douglass, Southern
Pacific Company, San Antonio, Tex. A
meeting Will be held on the first Sunday
in May to select delegates to the conven-
ton of the national association in Boston
in June.
The engineers of the st. Louis, Ar
kansas and Texas were reported to be
in Grapevine last night on the way to
Fort Worth. This company now has over
400 miles of new road under construction
or being surveyed. OF these branches
the Sherman branch Will be ITO miles
long, the Fort Worth extension ITO miles,
the Shreveport extension seventy miles,
the Little Rock branch forty-four miles,
and the Maiden and Grand Tower extern
sion of the Arkansas anG Missouri divt
sion seventy miles; making the total in
crease of the mileage of the system this
year 494 miles.
In noting progress of the "only great"
Panhandle road, the Railway Age says:
~. S. Brown, trustee for the stock
holders of the Denver, Texas and Gulf,
has issued circular, giving the details
of the consolidation of this company with
the Fort Worth and Denver City
company. The latter company is
to complete the road by June l, !
1888, or as soon thereafter as prscti- |
cable. new company - the Denver,
Texas and Fort Worth-is to be organ
lied to build the link which will connect |
the Denver, Texas and Gulf and Fort |